{"id":1010,"date":"2014-11-25T13:11:54","date_gmt":"2014-11-25T19:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arcaregiving.org\/jonesboro\/?p=1010"},"modified":"2014-11-25T13:11:54","modified_gmt":"2014-11-25T19:11:54","slug":"preparing-to-become-your-parents-caregiver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uamscaregiving.org\/jonesboro\/2014\/11\/25\/preparing-to-become-your-parents-caregiver\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing to Become your Parents Caregiver"},"content":{"rendered":"

As November comes to a close, we have been celebrating National Family Caregiver month.\u00a0 For those of us who are caring for loved ones, every month is family caregiver month.\u00a0 However, for those who have aging parents, a little preparation can go a long way when the time comes to step into this role. \"paperwork\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Robert L. Kane, MD, Chair of Long-term Care and Aging at the University of Minnesota has prepared a list of suggestions that will save you time and anxiety in the future.\u00a0 In a recent article, How to Prepare to Become Your Parents’ Caregiver,<\/a>\u00a0Dr. Kane suggests placing the following items in a\u00a0 looseleaf binder for future reference:<\/p>\n

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  1. List of your parents\u2019 bank accounts<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. List of all their insurance policies<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Doctor contact information<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Medical diagnoses<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. List of medications<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Advance Directives<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Information about their finances \u2014 investments, assets, pensions and retirement information (including Social Security)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    We may never be totally prepared for the day we become a caregiver, but getting ahead of the game will make it much less emotional and troublesome.\u00a0 Don’t wait until it’s too late, having these items in an easy to find place could be vital for quick decisions that have to be made.<\/p>\n

    In addition, for those who are already family caregivers, we offer FREE family caregiver workshops on Alzheimer’s & Dementia as well as basic caregiving skills. Next workshops dates in Jonesboro are set for Dec 3 for A\/D and Dec 9\/10 for Caregiving Skills.\u00a0 Call 870-207-7600 for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    As November comes to a close, we have been celebrating National Family Caregiver month.\u00a0 For those of us who are caring for loved ones, every month is family caregiver month.\u00a0 However, for those who have aging parents, a little preparation can go a long way when the time comes to step into this role. Robert…<\/p>\n

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